The College of Engineering The Complete Engineer®
Inclusive Excellence Communication Self-Management & Leadership Civic Responsibility Teamwork Professionalism & Ethics
At Nebraska, we develop Complete Engineers®.
Technical knowledge is the foundation of our education, empowering us to provide solutions to current and emerging challenges. Collaborating and adopting solutions relies on our ongoing choice to develop skills in competencies that enhance our professional, personal and interpersonal dimensions. The Complete Engineer® provides opportunities for all members of the College of Engineering community to focus on and develop six core competencies.Competency Growth Model
Our Technical Foundation
The Complete Engineer® Competencies
Inclusive Excellence
We recognize and embrace our differences and make equity and inclusion a priority. We know diversity of people and ideas empowers us to address challenges and leads us to creativity and innovation.Inclusive Excellence
Communication
We effectively connect through respectful collaborative exchanges of information and ideas. We build relationships and achieve successful outcomes through our many forms of communication.Communication
Self-Management & Leadership
We take responsibility for our own behavior and well-being as we act with integrity to serve the needs of our communities. We responsibly prioritize goals and use initiative, motivation, empathy, openness, and organization to move toward shared goals.Self-Management & Leadership
Civic Responsibility
We have a positive impact on the world around us by being engaged, solving problems and making a difference. We create a better future by actively contributing to our professions and communities.Civic Responsibility
Teamwork
We create accountable, engaged, productive teams that collaborate across disciplines. We respect the contributions of all members and their unique roles and perspectives as we work toward objectives.Teamwork
Professionalism & Ethics
We are trusted and recognized for our integrity, as we work to improve the health, safety and welfare of society. We behave responsibly, ethically and respectfully.Professionalism & Ethics
“The Complete Engineer truly makes Nebraska Engineering graduates unique because you learn how to work together in teams and how to communicate effectively to accomplish common goals. You gain diverse perspectives on how to approach and solve problems that you will encounter as a future engineer.”
Maurice A. Kimsey, II
Distribution Planning Engineer
Omaha Public Power District
B.S. Electrical Engineering 2012
“The Complete Engineer is extremely important to developing the next generation of industry leaders. The best way to prepare for those leadership roles, besides obtaining your degree, is by developing the necessary soft skills that will set you apart from your peers from other institutions. The inclusive excellence aspect of the Complete Engineer is crucial as we must learn, listen, and understand various issues to solve problems that exist in all communities.”
Anayeli Martinez Real
Sponsor
Kiewit
B.S. Construction Engineering 2011
“As a Nebraska Engineering alum, I would have loved to have this program when I was in school. As an engineering manager and recruiter now, I specifically look for students that have skills and experiences that expand beyond the standard classroom curriculum. The students I’ve interacted with through Complete Engineer activities are on average of higher quality than general recruiting activities.”
Jon Soneson
R&D Section Manager and Product Design
NI
B.S. Mechanical Engineering 2008
“The Complete Engineering Program at the University of Nebraska provides students with a unique skillset that gives them a distinctive edge in today’s global setting.”
Andres Torres
Director Engineering - Global Telecom
Valmont Industries, Inc.
M.S. Civil Engineering 2005